Honda has officially unveiled the all-new ZR-V in India. This marks the debut of the brand's global hybrid SUV in the country. Positioned as Honda's flagship SUV for the Indian market, the ZR-V arrives with the company's 2.0-litre e:HEV strong-hybrid powertrain, a premium feature set and advanced driver assistance systems. The SUV has already crossed 8 lakh cumulative sales globally since its introduction in 2022 and will be imported into India as a Completely Built Unit (CBU). Customer deliveries are scheduled to begin from July 2026.
Honda ZR-V Gets 2.0-Litre Strong Hybrid Powertrain
The biggest highlight of the ZR-V is Honda's 2.0-litre direct-injection Atkinson-cycle petrol engine paired with a dual-motor e:HEV hybrid system. The setup produces a combined 181 bhp and 315 Nm of torque, while
claimed fuel efficiency stands at 22.79 kmpl. Honda says the system automatically switches between Electric, Hybrid and Engine drive modes depending on driving conditions, eliminating the need for driver intervention. Drivers can also choose between Normal, Sport and Eco modes.
The SUV is underpinned by a chassis featuring MacPherson strut front suspension, a multi-link rear suspension and Electric Power Steering. According to Honda, the focus has been on delivering sedan-like driving characteristics while retaining SUV practicality.
Design, Dimensions And Cabin Features
The ZR-V measures 4,567 mm in length, 1,840 mm in width and 1,621 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,655 mm. Exterior highlights include full-LED headlamps, sequential LED turn indicators, a gloss-black vertical-slat grille, 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, dual exhaust finishers and LED taillamps.
Inside, the SUV features an all-black cabin theme, leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control, rear AC vents and a high-deck centre console. The dashboard houses a 9-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while a 10.2-inch fully digital instrument display provides vehicle information. A 12-speaker Bose audio system, wireless phone charger, powered front seats and a hands-free powered tailgate are also part of the package. Cargo capacity expands to 1,313 litres with the rear seats folded.
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ADAS Suite And India Launch Details
Safety equipment includes Honda Sensing ADAS technology comprising Collision Mitigation Braking System, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist, Road Departure Mitigation and Auto High Beam. The SUV also gets eight airbags, a 360-degree camera, hill descent control, vehicle stability assist, front and rear parking sensors and all-wheel disc brakes.
Honda has opened bookings for the ZR-V across dealerships in India. The SUV will be offered in four exterior colours, while deliveries are set to commence in July 2026.
